Friends of Marin City will have their annual Kwanzaa celebration Thursday, Dec. 30, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Manzanita Cultural Center, 630 Drake Ave. in Marin City. Donald Muhammad will be Master of Ceremonies, and performers will include Destiny, Harpist from the Hood; Ms. Kelly Thomas, Marin City Vocalist; Leslie Carters and the African Queen Dance Ensemble; and Huff n Stuff. While food is provided, Kwanzaa is also about sharing. Those who attend are asked to consider making and bringing the most special and healthy dish that only they can make. For more information, contact Donald Muhammad at (415) 724-9269 or Melvin “Maalak” Atkins at (415) 879-0229 or by email at melatks@aol.com.